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Sleight of Mind #1: Crashing the Party
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Sleight of Mind #1: Crashing the Party (2012) (edit title/settings)

by Max Guernsey, III (Author) (edit contributors)

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When Daniel Vaughn participates in a secret mission for the military under the pseudonym "Michael Thomas," everyone involved thinks it's for his expertise in deciphering ancient cuneiform texts. An already tense operation to assassinate a high-ranking terrorist turns out to be more than anyone... read more

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Daniel Vaughn must assist a team of soldiers in tracking down and killing a powerful public enemy. To do this, he must use his knowledge of ancient languages and symbolism. However, it quickly becomes apparent to him... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

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Daniel Vaughn must assist a team of soldiers in tracking down and killing a powerful public enemy. To do this, he must use his knowledge of ancient languages and symbolism. However, it quickly becomes apparent to him and to the team he accompanies that nothing is what it seems.

The story opens with Daniel Vaughn, who answers to "Dr. Thomas" or "Mike," accompanying a small group of soldiers on a long run through the desert. They arrive at a rocky cliff-side and pass through a fissure as the sun is setting.

When the sun finishes setting, the team is trapped in a subterranean cavern adorned with cuneiform-like writing. Daniel is fascinated but the group has to keep moving; he is only there to translate when a choice needs to be made.

They find what looks like a dead end, filled with the strange markings. Daniel identifies and opens a hidden doorway. It contains strange and bizarre creatures that attempt to overpower the group but the group's weapons allow them to wipe out the hostile monsters.

Daniel finds a hidden stairway and the group ascends. They find themselves on a planet with two red suns and unfamiliar vegetation. Some of the team members have difficulty with that but their leader rallies them.

They arrive at a tower. Daniel sends the group in. Daniel's true objective, finding the target and either destroying him or confirming his destruction, is revealed.

Daniel discovers casualties on both sides as he ascends the tower. He finds the hiding place of his, where the remainder of the team lay slain.

His target confronts him and tells him that he was sent into an impossible situation because his handler wanted him to die. Daniel must choose whether he should die doing what is expected or take the another path that will lead to him being ousted from the intelligence community.

The final scene takes place in an apartment where Daniel ambushes his handler.

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  • “God I hope that was 'mama,' and not 'baby.'”
    Anonymous Soldier
  • “Mama just needs more bullets.”
    Col Baker
  • “No. We're the good guys. You're the reason we put our asses on the line.”
    Andy

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First Sentence edit see section history

“Hey! Guys!” gasped Daniel.

Themes & Symbolism edit see section history

  • Desert: Much of the story takes place in barren or semi-arid landscapes.
  • Stone: Worked and natural stone appear all throughout the story.
  • Dust: The presence or absence of dust or ash is often of minor significance.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 1 of 3 in Sleight of Mind. (standard series)

Followed by Sleight of Mind #2: Run to the Hills.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Max Guernsey, III (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Ben Guernsey (Cover Artist)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Max Guernsey, III
Country: United States
Publication Date: August 18, 2012
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 70

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Adults

This series contains adult themes. The level of graphic-ness varies. If you are in to telling your kids what they can and cannot read, you should definitely preview this story before allowing your kids to see it.

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